Overview

You will be joining the world’s leading data and insights provider for the alternative assets market. We empower the global financial community with critical information and leading analytics solutions to help them make faster and smarter investment decisions, and to make them with confidence. A forward-thinking company, we lead our industry through innovation. We trust in the power of data, and we use it to increase transparency in alternatives. We believe that access to information leads to more investment in the ideas and infrastructure that build strong communities.

Job Overview
Data is core to Preqin’s industry offerings, and the data and research management team delivers accurate, timely and complete data enhancing the value of our award-winning offerings. The trust in our underlying content enables our clients to make key investment decisions. Besides collecting content, the data management team collaborates extensively with our internal and external clients to improvise our offerings leveraging technology and subject matter expertise. The team understands the life cycle of data and establishes business intelligence reports seeking operational excellence.

The individual is responsible for aiding in the future growth and development of the team’s internal and external services as well as assisting with the ongoing development of its team members. This role based in Singapore will form a core part of the Investors – South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australasia team. This is achieved through operational excellence and clear day-to-day maintenance of the dataset & content, including core business-as-usual (BAU) tasks and going above and beyond to collaborate, innovate and execute on relevant ad-hoc projects to improve the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be:

• Proactively communicating and building relationships with key professionals of all levels within the alternative assets industry to obtain valuable proprietary information on past, current and future investment activities
• Updating Preqin’s online database with key financial information, statistics, and analysis
• Demonstrating subject matter expert (SME) for the dataset, supporting internal and external stakeholders in gaining an understanding of internal processes concerning data management
• Troubleshooting escalated data quality incidents, collaborating with regional stakeholders and/or global BUs as needed
• Assisting in managing day-to-day data operations with an aim to create and further operational excellence
• Supporting senior team members on research projects and getting involved in further data enhancement and development activities
• Assisting in the day-to-day development of the team, ensuring that training is well-executed, protocols are followed, and the team remains engaged and motivated
• Assisting in hiring and performance management of the department
• Conducting bespoke statistical analysis for clients
• Conducting supplementary public/web research where necessary
• Provide support to Research Insights, Product & Marketing Groups, etc., to ensure all related publications and content are delivered according to guidelines and deadlines

Qualifications

You are a good fit if:

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in data/financial data services/alternative assets required
• Proven ability to pick up domain knowledge relevant to data and financial markets
• People and/or project management experience
• Ability to think critically and strategically on ways of further developing and building out data
• Ability to introduce change management in data as appropriate introducing technology and processes
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate communications skills with experience working with high-level executives
• Business fluency in English is required
• Education level – Bachelor’s Degree

Desirable Experience:

• Organisational design skills are key in order to work with senior management on strategic initiatives
• Experience in working across cultures and locations and/or in a remote management setup preferred
• Prior experience working in or knowledge of the alternative assets industry or prior expertise within Data Management in financial services preferred
• Experience with various workflow tools such as Alteryx, Salesforce, Outreach, Jira, Office 365, etc.

Other Company benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Flexi Benefits – Health and Wellness Incentives
• 21 days holiday
• We also sponsor employees to undertake professional training or to gain qualifications relevant to their career

Training and development:
Preqin offers comprehensive Sales Training to all new members of the Sales and CS Teams. Our training is provided in the first few weeks of joining us and utilises powerful, up-to-date techniques along-side industry knowledge to create a truly bespoke training experience unique to Preqin. Individuals that complete our programmes are able to conduct more efficient prospecting, uncover more value within our prospects and clients, resist and overcome objections and achieve success in a shorter period. Once completed and an assessment passed, all Sales & CS reps will be fully certified in Preqin Sales Fundamentals and experience a reduced ramping period and earn more money, faster.

• Our culture and values: At Preqin, we’re aligned around common values – our shared beliefs that shape Preqin’s corporate culture:
• Be customer-obsessed: We exist for our customers. We listen to them and understand their challenges. We design best-in-class data solutions for their success.
• Act with integrity : We build trust through honesty and transparency. We’re committed to doing the right thing for our customers, our company, and each other. 
• Own your success:  We’re a high-performance team. We challenge and champion each other in our pursuit of excellence. We never stop learning and strive to become experts in our fields.
• Think forward: We lead the industry through innovation. We foster collaboration and creativity to solve our clients’ next challenge and give them a competitive advantage. 
• Make an impact: We drive positive change as individuals, and as a company. We’re passionate about creating a better tomorrow for our industry and our communities.

Equal opportunities:

Preqin is an equal opportunity employer, with diversity at the heart of our business. It is the policy of Preqin to ensure equal employment and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Preqin is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, so everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please let the Preqin recruiter know at the start of the application process. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process.

I. Product research, customer research, market research

a) Conducting research and analysis on the local market, local industries; financial and industrial, banking policies on Asia Pacific Region

b) To research on banking products for financial institutions, corporates, fund management and give opinion in develop such products to support Vietnamese clients in Vietnam

c) To propose and cooperate training courses

d) Other given tasks supporting the Chief Representative

II. Job requirements

1. Skills

• Academic background: Bachelor degree or higher in Economics, Finance, banking or related.

• Languages: Prioritized PR/Singaporean with fluency Vietnamese speaking, writing, reading, listening.

• IT skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

2. Experiences

• Minimum 3 years of experience in banking and finance or the related fields

• Experiences in working with banks in Vietnam

• Experiences in relationship management with corporate clients in Vietnam and/or other Asia Pacific countries

• Experiences in market research, client research in banks and international organizations

3. Knowledges

• Possession of profound knowledge in banking services, banking analysis, financial analysis, policy procedures

• Profound knowledge in economic, politics and society of Vietnam, Singapore and Asia Pacific

• Possession of experiences in strategic development, brand development and risk forecast

4. Preference

• Master Degree in Finance & Banking, Economic, Business Administration

5. Candidates who require Work Pass, Employment Pass need not apply

Application file including Curriculum Vitae and copies of related degrees, certificates are to submit via email [email protected]

Time to apply: From 18 Dec 2023 to 31 Dec 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to understand client requirements and identify opportunities for innovative financial solutions.
• Build and execute go-to-market platform sales strategy for origination and client profiling.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, including cash flow statements, balance sheets, and income statements, to gain insights into clients' financial positions.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitors, and emerging financial technologies.
• Work closely with clients to understand their financial goals and objectives, offering customized financial solutions.
• Structure trade working capital finance products and platform capabilities to create bespoke solutions that address clients' specific needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the seamless execution of proposed solutions.
• Prepare and present solution proposals and sales pitches to clients.
• Support the sales function in the negotiation and closure of deals.
• Provide ongoing support to clients, monitoring the performance of solutions and making adjustments as necessary.
• Keep abreast of changes in regulations and compliance related to financial products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, strategy, supply chain or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, sales support, or a related role.
• Knowledge of trade working capital finance products and treasury workflow automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong background in working with decision makers is among the core’s skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build strong client relationships.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical background with proven results.
• PowerPoint and Excel skills at an advanced level

The incumbent is expected to govern cybersecurity and information security strategy planning, related program and project delivery, incident management etc. The coverage will span a list of subsidiary entities under the SMBC Group’s Multi-Franchise strategy, and these entities are supervised by SMBC Asia Growing Markets Department (AGMD).

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing and maintaining the cybersecurity governance policies, framework, and processes with reference to applicable regulations and internal policies, for the list of entities supervised by AGMD. This responsibility covers areas such as cybersecurity program and project delivery, compliance to regulations and standards, cybersecurity assessment and incident management, security KRIs etc.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in each entity to develop and update cybersecurity policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant and applicable cybersecurity regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST and track changes in the regulatory landscape.
• Coordinate and participate in cybersecurity alerts, assessments and audits, for the list of entities, to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements.
• Support Group-wide Security Operations Centres, in defining incident response plans for the list of entities, including disseminating security alerts, escalating security incidents, and tracking all tasks for execution and closure. Through this participation, conduct thorough cybersecurity risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential threats, vulnerabilities, impact on organizational assets, recovery from cybersecurity incidents etc.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified vulnerabilities and reduce the overall cybersecurity risk posture.
• Define and track key cybersecurity metrics to measure the effectiveness of risk management activities and prepare regular reports for senior management.
• Implement continuous monitoring processes to proactively identify and address emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent with a min. 12 years of working experience with good knowledge and experience of cybersecurity and information security risk management, preferably within the Financial Services sector.
• Solid information technology and security knowledge of relevant financial services regulations and policies of Singapore and Asia region.
• Experience in Cybersecurity and Information Security Governance Reviews, Controls Testing and Assurance.
• Good understanding of the overall cybersecurity operational processes in the financial services industry.
• Proven ability to understand, identify, analyze, and communicate the operational risks within processes, in a structured and logical approach.
• Proven experience in applying legal/regulatory guidance into solving practical problems.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement.
• Strong problem solving and numerical skills and well-verse in interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large workloads and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Ability to appreciate diverse cultures and facilitate smooth communications between HQ, Singapore office and entities.

The incumbent is expected to govern Information Technology (IT) strategy planning, IT Project delivery, IT systems & operations, IT incident management etc. The coverage will span a list of subsidiary entities under the SMBC Group’s Multi-Franchise strategy, and these entities are supervised by SMBC Asia Growing Markets Department (AGMD).

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing and maintaining the Information Technology (IT) Governance framework, policies, and processes, with reference to applicable regulations and internal policies for the list of entities supervised by AGMD. This responsibility covers areas such as IT strategy plan, IT KPIs and project delivery, IT Service and Incident Management, IT Budget etc.
• Formalize IT Governance and oversight to IT Teams of the list of entities and supervise overall IT Service Delivery through sound governance, applicable policies and frameworks, procedural controls, with reference to SMBC IT Governance Framework.
• Evaluate and establish IT Control objectives that are in adherence with local laws and regulatory requirements, and group’s internal policies, for each of the entity’s country.
• Provide timely and regular review of IT control & risk indicators and action plans, to a list of internal stakeholders.
• Assess and mitigate IT risks by adopting or developing risk management frameworks, conducting regular risk assessments.
• Perform quality assurance on IT Programs/Projects, validate compliance to the IT Service Management and Operation policies. On a need-to basis, drive and manage the development, testing and implementation of control measures or reporting, to strengthen governance and controls.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans to ensure a timely and effective escalation and monitoring of IT systems incidents from the list of entities and relay such incidents to management and Head Office promptly.
• Identify opportunities for IT process improvement and collaborate with cross-functional teams of entities for execution.
• Work with local IT and Compliance teams in keeping abreast of development in the supervisory and regulatory requirements in respective countries.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent with min. 12 years of working experience with good knowledge and experience of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance principles, as well as IT Controls in all disciplines of technology domains, preferably within the Financial Services sector.
• Solid technical and functional knowledge of relevant financial services regulations and policies of Singapore and Asia region.
• Experience in IT Governance Reviews, Controls Testing and Assurance, and delivery of training.
• Good understanding of the overall IT Operational processes in the financial services industry.
• Proven ability to understand, identify, analyze and communicate the operational risks within processes, in a structured and logical approach.
• Proven experience in applying legal/regulatory guidance into solving practical problems.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement.
• Strong problem solving and numerical skills and well-verse in interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large workloads and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Ability to appreciate diverse cultures and facilitate smooth communications between Head Office, Singapore office and entities.

Job Description & Requirements

· Overseeing daily business operations

· Develop a strategic plan for optimized productivity

· Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees.

Recruit, on board, and train high-performing employees to achieve objectives for sales,profitability, and market share

· Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively

· Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans

· Delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and enforce all policies,procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs

· Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas

Required skills and qualifications

· Required skills and qualifications

· Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in business management or related field

· At least Five years experience as a senior management role

· Proven success in a managerial role

· Strong decision-making ability

· Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills

· Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans

· Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable

· Strong working knowledge of operational procedures